This photo, a part of the Zintgraff collection maintained by the Institute of Texan Cultures, shows the Joske's Fantasyland in 1965. A modern revival of the holiday display now raises funds for sports equipment for people with disabilities. less

This photo, a part of the Zintgraff collection maintained by the Institute of Texan Cultures, shows the Joske's Fantasyland in 1965. A modern revival of the holiday display now raises funds for sports ... more

Photo: ZINTGRAFF COLLECTION/UTSA\'S INST

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Ty England, 3 ,and his brother James England, Jr., 5 ,sons of Mr. and Mrs. James England from Kerrville, pose with the large Santa statue before it is assembled on the roof of Joske's Department Store in this Nov. 18, 1958, photo. less

Ty England, 3 ,and his brother James England, Jr., 5 ,sons of Mr. and Mrs. James England from Kerrville, pose with the large Santa statue before it is assembled on the roof of Joske's Department Store in this ... more

Photo: EXPRESS NEWS FILE PHOTO

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Joske's always went all out at Christmastime to lure their patrons in. Seen here is the infamous Santa sitting on the chimney which was placed on the roof of Joske's to welcome the shoppers in 1956.

Joske's always went all out at Christmastime to lure their patrons in. Seen here is the infamous Santa sitting on the chimney which was placed on the roof of Joske's to welcome the shoppers in 1956.

Photo: EXPRESS-NEWS FILE PHOTO

Joske's Fantasyland memories rekindled

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I barely can recall Fantasyland at Joske’s Department Store. Of course, I barely can recall the weekend, but let’s not dampen the mood. The Institute of Texan Cultures unveils a photo exhibit of the iconic downtown destination for kids back when Joske’s inhabited its multi-story building at Alamo and Commerce. The exhibit runs Nov. 17-Dec. 31 and is sure to stoke the memories of all who experienced Santa Claus, the miniature train and talking animals who inhabited Fantasyland. The museum also is encouraging folks to share their photos and stories of Fantasyland on its Facebook and Twitter pages.